Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-17
10TH CONGRESS.
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vehicle" of the words with any good.
that may be contained therein" The re
port accompanying the substitute is identi
cial with that drawn up by the sub-com
mittee.
The speaker stated that the house con
feres on the Southern Pacific forfeiture
bill had been reappointed yesterday under
misrepresentation. The former conferes
had as yet made no report to the house and
the order of yesterday would be rescinded.
Mr. Hill OF Ohio, from the committee on
territories, reported bill for the organiza-
ton of the territory Of Alaska Committee
of the whole
Mr.. Cobb Of Indiana, from the confer
ence committee of the Northern Pacific
forfeiture bill, reported q disagreement.
MIR. Cobb said that the senate bill proposed
the forfeiture Of but 3, 800, coo acres of
mountainous land west of the Cascade
mountains; while the house measure
worked the forfeiture Of all the lands west
of Bismarck, amounting to $4,000, geo
acres.
Dir. Weaver Of Iowa, inquired whether
the senate bill did not confirm the title Of
the company to p 800. 900 acres.
Mr. Cobb replied that in effect it did
ther insisting upon its amendment, and
Messrs. Cebb, YauEatcn aud Pavson We're
appointed conferes
Mr. Hatch Of Missouri attempted TO Sc
cure consideration of the pleuro pneumo-
MIA bill, but abandoned the attempt when il
was evident the print of no quorum would
be raised against his motion.
At , o'clock in pursuance OF a previous
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Mr. Thomas of Illinois called up the senate
resolutions expressive of respect to the
memory Of the late John A Logan. h[r.
Thomas said that in battle Logan was "A
bern warrior, full to overlooking wit h
military spirit and dash Few men had so
many holes III the hollow Of his hand as
had John y. Logan. and in Illinois the
vacancy caused by his death could never be
filed.
Mr. Henderson Of Illinois, speakir q
from the standpoint Of 4 man who had Gu
joyed Jn0. y Logans friendship for
forty five years, bore testimony to the up
righlne-s Of his character and callantry. of
his military career, and the ability which
characterized his legislative life.
bIr. Mckinley of Ohio paid a high
tribute to Senator Logan, of whom
it might be said that he Justly
represented one of the best types
of American manhood and illustrated in
his life the GU come and the possibilities
OF the American youth under the generous
influences Of our free institutions
Mr. Randall of Pennsylvania expressed
his sympathy with the state Of Illinois and
the whole country in their loss Of the pub
lie counsel Of JOHN A Logan.
Mr. Cannon of TIlfpoi. li-rb1-- ofrlop;zoJ
the dead senator His death was the ma
tons loss: his record the nations inheri
lance Logan dead would be q potent
factor for good when those people who
drifted without conviction. priding them
selves on their culture in lieu thereof, were
dead and forgotten.
Mr.. Springer of Illinois spoke his admir-
alton of the qualities of General Logan as
displayed in his private life and cited in
stances of the kindness and generosity
which overlooked his heart and rendered
him always the friend Of the distressed.
Mr. Adams Of Illinois laid his tribute of
respect and sorrow upon the grave of the
man whose death was such an irreDarable
loss to his state and his country.
Mr. Daniel Of Virginia eDvied not the
feeling OF the man who did not mourn to-
day with those who mOurned strong men
stricken down in his prime. With those
who knew him best and loved him most me
bowed his head beside the bier of Logan
Great in war and great in peace, Logan
was respected by his opponents even
though they thought that sometimes he
was severe Of judgment and bitter of eX-
preston.
Eulogies were also delivered by Messrs
Butterw0rth. Holman Henderson of Iowa,
Roges, McComas, Weaver Of Nebraska,
Wilson Of West Virginia. Cutcheon, Rice.
O'Hara, Osborne aud Anderson Of Iowa,
and then as a further mark of respect 10
the deceased the house adjourned.
Throughout the day. Mrs. Logan, &C
companied by members Of her family.
occupied seat in the gallery reserved fer
the use Of the speaker.